LIVE! 2026 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE & FESTIVAL (San Francisco, California)

175th San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival Celebrate 175 years of Irish heritage at one of San Francisco’s longest-running St. Patrick’s Day parades. When: Saturday, March 14, 2026 Parade Route: 2nd & Market Streets → San Francisco City Hall Parade Kickoff: 11:30 AM 2026 Parade Highlights: Grand Marshals: Pat and Buffy Maguire (Java Beach Café & Lady Falcon Coffee) Colorful floats, marching bands, Irish dancers, pipe bands, and cultural groups A citywide celebration of Irish music, culture, and community spirit After the Parade – UniteSF Festival: Where: Polk/Grove Street near City Hall When: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Family-friendly fun with Irish music sessions, rock classics, and dance performances Food, vendors, and cultural activities for all ages New for 2026 – Youth Sports Day: Where: Civic Center Plaza When: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Kids (ages 6–15) can try Gaelic football, hurling, camogie, rugby, soccer, and more A fun, active way to experience Irish and global sports with the whole family Line Market Street, wave your Irish flags, and make a full day of it—from the parade to music, dancing, sports, and community fun! Source: funcheapsf